atawe

Yoruba

Etymology

From a- (“agent prefix”) +‎ tàwé (“to sell books”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ā.tà.wé/

Noun

atàwé

  1. bookseller
    Synonym: tàwé-tàwé
    • 2015?, Fakinlede K, “MONEY: COMMISSION AND DISCOUNT OWÓ: LÀÁDÀ ÀT’ẸDÍNWÓ”, in Yoruba Science and Technology Encyclopedia‎:
      Atàwé ni Ọgbẹni Láwànì. Ó ngba làádà ìdá-ọrún 5 lórí ọjà-títà. Èló ni làádà rẹ lórí ọjà-títà N30,000.00
      Mr. Lawani sells books. He earns 5% commission on sales. How much does he earn on sales of N30,000.00?
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